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How Can I Save at the Library?

About MRCPL

MRCPL is a source for free access to knowledge, information, and resources in Richland County. Over the years, we have evolved to offer new and innovative items that serve our community in ways that would be considered unusual, but a library can be more than just books! We offer digital resources, career services, power tools, genealogy and local history resources, and more. Find endless possibilities at your library. 

Streaming and Downloads

Audiobooks, eBooks, movies, music, and more are just a click away with your Full-Service library card or eCard. Services like Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, Freegal Music, Freading, and Niche Academy are available to all cardholders and offer a large digital selection of materials. 

Single video streaming subscription per year: $83.88 – $179.88*
Single audiobook service subscription per year: $179.40 – $191.88*
Streaming/checkouts available with your MRCPL library card: No cost

*Based off of two popular streaming platforms, paid monthly over the course of 12 months.

Library of Things

Our Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional items that provide diverse opportunities for learning and engagement. Bicycles, board games, electronics, instruments, and tools are just some of the Things we offer.

Learn at the Library

Learning Lab

Need help downloading eBooks or audio books? Have questions about your tablet or smartphone? Staff in our Learning Lab can provide one-on-one assistance! Computers for public use, tech classes, printing services, and job application and resumé help are also available.

Research Databases

Explore over 80 databases at MRCPL! Choose from early learning, financial and business, early literacy help, foreign language, consumer resources—name the subject and we have it covered. 

Online learning courses: $165 – $240*
Language Courses: $83.88 – $95.88**

*Based off of two popular skill learning businesses, paid monthly, over the course of 12 months.
*Based off of two popular language learning businesses, paid monthly, over the course of 12 months.

Genealogy and Local History

In addition to genealogy and history databases, our Main Library houses the Sherman Room. We can assist you in locating marriage and property records, family histories, newspaper articles, census records, and more.

Genealogy service subscription per year: $299.88*
Sherman Room and other MRCPL library resources: No cost

*Based off of the most popular ancestry research site, paid monthly over the course of 12 months.

Have a Suggestion?

We’d like to hear from you! If you have a suggestion for a program or materials to be added to our collection, send your thoughts in here.Â